When and how do you start pumping?

Question

I’ve read in a few places to wait 2-3 weeks after delivery for your supply to come in? But like—how do you start? 
Do you feed baby on one breast and pump the other breast to start off? Do you give formula one feeding and pump during that time to “start your stash” 
I guess the main question is how do you initiate you stock supply of breast milk without skipping a feeding for baby? Obviously it’s not rocket science but my brain is blanking right now..TIA!

Answer

I start pumping as soon as my milk comes in as I am usually engorged by day 3. I feed baby then drain the rest. I have a pretty solid supply but week 4 and my breast even out.

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I always pump first thing in the morning. Feed baby first, then pump and save whatever I have leftover. I always had more supply early in the day and that's how I started my stash. Then once baby is at daycare, I pump every time she would normally feed. Hope that helps!

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I fed baby and then after pumped. It felt like I was always either feeding or pumping for a few weeks, which I actually was. I breastfed and pumped from day 3. My son was a “lazy” eater and always fell asleep. So I needed to hand express. After I did that for a day, I decided to pump.

Answer

Wait 6 weeks. Pump around the time baby will usually eat and then give it to them. Once you figure out how many ounces baby will eat you can save the excess. 
For example: I can pump 4-7oz per session but my baby only eats 3oz in the morning or 4oz in the afternoon so I save the remaining ounces. I either refrigerate it for work or freeze it if I won’t use it within 4-5 days.

When and how do you start pumping?

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